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Rob King 08-11-2017 15:49
Netflix free for 6 months
 
heard on the radio Virgin Media giving away 6 months free Netflix heres the link to the website and i just renewewd my contract too but missed it

http://www.virginmedia.com/shop/tv/netflix.html

denphone 08-11-2017 15:55
Re: Netflix free for 6 months
 
The offer is for new customers only.

Mr K 08-11-2017 16:49
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I really don't think I'd use Netflix it if it was free.

Iplayer is all you need as the BBC only ones who make anything worth watching (God bless it ;) )

denphone 08-11-2017 17:01
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35923876)
I really don't think I'd use Netflix it if it was free.

Iplayer is all you need as the BBC only ones who make anything worth watching (God bless it ;) )
Now now Mr K how can you judge it if you have not used it?.

OLD BOY 08-11-2017 17:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35923876)
I really don't think I'd use Netflix it if it was free.

Iplayer is all you need as the BBC only ones who make anything worth watching (God bless it ;) )
I guess you are saying that without actually viewing the Netflix content yourself. There are good quality original dramas coming out every week on Netflix at the moment, and at less than a tenner a month, Netflix is extremely good value for money.

Whoops, sorry, I forgot you like all that black and white stuff. Yes, Talking Pictures and TCM for you, young man!!

Mr K 08-11-2017 17:53
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35923883)
I guess you are saying that without actually viewing the Netflix content yourself. There are good quality original dramas coming out every week on Netflix at the moment, and at less than a tenner a month, Netflix is extremely good value for money.

Whoops, sorry, I forgot you like all that black and white stuff. Yes, Talking Pictures and TCM for you, young man!!
Yeah Talking Pictures is terrific (have i mentioned that ;) )

Not really interested in US dramas, Channel 4 is the only other decent and original UK output apart from the Beeb. (and i'm in my 40's so not that old you cheeky so and so...)

Paul 08-11-2017 18:54
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Its just that you sound older .... ;) :erm:

daveeb 08-11-2017 18:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35923876)
I really don't think I'd use Netflix it if it was free.

Iplayer is all you need as the BBC only ones who make anything worth watching (God bless it ;) )
I quite like Netflix. Works fast (if you don't use the Tivo dedicated app) and has a decent choice of films/series , even more if you google the codes for stuff that doesn't appear in normal searches. Far superior to Amazon Prime imo.
On a side note, I couldn't work out why you look different, then I realised you've changed hats.

OLD BOY 08-11-2017 19:16
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Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35923902)
I quite like Netflix. Works fast (if you don't use the Tivo dedicated app) and has a decent choice of films/series , even more if you google the codes for stuff that doesn't appear in normal searches. Far superior to Amazon Prime imo.
On a side note, I couldn't work out why you look different, then I realised you've changed hats.
It works fast with the V6. It took a full minute to load with my old Tivo!

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35923890)
Yeah Talking Pictures is terrific (have i mentioned that ;) )

Not really interested in US dramas, Channel 4 is the only other decent and original UK output apart from the Beeb. (and i'm in my 40's so not that old you cheeky so and so...)
What about the British dramas? The Crown is brilliant.

daveeb 08-11-2017 19:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35923911)
It works fast with the V6. It took a full minute to load with my old Tivo!

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What about the British dramas? The Crown is brilliant.
I'm starting to consider getting a V6 now OB (been offered one free, twice now but rejected it as I send the content around house by RF from the scart). As you say the old Tivo is painfully slow to load, but OK once you're in. My bedroom TV loads up Netflix in about 5 seconds via wi-fi. :)

denphone 08-11-2017 19:36
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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 35923901)
Its just that you sound older .... ;) :erm:
About 70 given Mr K's profile.;)

Mr K 08-11-2017 20:04
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35923923)
About 70 given Mr K's profile.;)
You're all very cruel ! Not my fault I've got some taste :D

denphone 08-11-2017 20:10
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35923926)
You're all very cruel ! Not my fault I've got some taste :D
All in jest Mr K.:D

Mad Max 08-11-2017 20:18
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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35923926)
You're all very cruel ! Not my fault I've got some taste :D

:D:D:D

trickytree 14-11-2017 14:13
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I've had the free 6 months twice and been an existing customer.
Just had to sign up for another 12 months but I was doing that anyway

OLD BOY 14-11-2017 15:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35923919)
I'm starting to consider getting a V6 now OB (been offered one free, twice now but rejected it as I send the content around house by RF from the scart). As you say the old Tivo is painfully slow to load, but OK once you're in. My bedroom TV loads up Netflix in about 5 seconds via wi-fi. :)
If you can accommodate the RF issue in some way, you'll not regret getting a V6. We have two of them - one in the bedroom and one in the lounge. You can watch recordings from the second box on the primary box, and vice versa, which is brilliant.

It really is unbelievably fast when compared with the Tivo, but the functionality is basically the same, apart from the wifi link between the boxes. I would certainly recommend that set up, although you could go all out for a third box, if you wanted another one! The telly tablet is a nice idea too, but a bit too expensive for me unless someone wants to buy me one for Christmas! :D

daveeb 14-11-2017 17:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924973)
If you can accommodate the RF issue in some way, you'll not regret getting a V6. We have two of them - one in the bedroom and one in the lounge. You can watch recordings from the second box on the primary box, and vice versa, which is brilliant.

It really is unbelievably fast when compared with the Tivo, but the functionality is basically the same, apart from the wifi link between the boxes. I would certainly recommend that set up, although you could go all out for a third box, if you wanted another one! The telly tablet is a nice idea too, but a bit too expensive for me unless someone wants to buy me one for Christmas! :D
Cheers for advice OB :tu: I am wavering....it might cost a bit to get some hdmi kit to get the picture upstairs but i'm looking into it.
I'll probably ring up to ask for one and find the "free" offer is finished or they have no record of it :rolleyes:

denphone 14-11-2017 17:27
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Originally Posted by trickytree (Post 35924962)
I've had the free 6 months twice and been an existing customer.
Just had to sign up for another 12 months but I was doing that anyway
We will bear that in mind when our contract ends in the New Year.

OLD BOY 14-11-2017 17:30
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924984)
We will bear that in mind when our contract ends in the New Year.
You are becoming quite the streamer these days, Den.;)

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Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35924981)
Cheers for advice OB :tu: I am wavering....it might cost a bit to get some hdmi kit to get the picture upstairs but i'm looking into it.
I'll probably ring up to ask for one and find the "free" offer is finished or they have no record of it :rolleyes:
I believe that VM supply the HDMI cable for each box provided.

denphone 14-11-2017 17:39
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924986)
You are becoming quite the streamer these days, Den.;)
We are one of those millions and millions of household where Netflix is a nice little add on that supplements our main Linear TV viewing.

daveeb 14-11-2017 17:52
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924986)
You are becoming quite the streamer these days, Den.;)

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I believe that VM supply the HDMI cable for each box provided.
I was meaning an HDMI extender kit to get the channels upstairs as can't really run to getting a second independent box for my boudoir viewing.

OLD BOY 14-11-2017 19:09
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Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35924992)
I was meaning an HDMI extender kit to get the channels upstairs as can't really run to getting a second independent box for my boudoir viewing.
Ah, I see!

daveeb 15-11-2017 13:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924973)
If you can accommodate the RF issue in some way, you'll not regret getting a V6. We have two of them - one in the bedroom and one in the lounge. You can watch recordings from the second box on the primary box, and vice versa, which is brilliant.

It really is unbelievably fast when compared with the Tivo, but the functionality is basically the same, apart from the wifi link between the boxes. I would certainly recommend that set up, although you could go all out for a third box, if you wanted another one! The telly tablet is a nice idea too, but a bit too expensive for me unless someone wants to buy me one for Christmas! :D
Last non Netflix question OB, did you swap out old 500gb tivos for v6's and if so I assume there's no extra charge for doing so ?
Maybe if Trickytree is right there may be a free Netflix sub as well :erm:

OLD BOY 15-11-2017 13:54
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Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35925082)
Last non Netflix question OB, did you swap out old 500gb tivos for v6's and if so I assume there's no extra charge for doing so ?
Maybe if Trickytree is right there may be a free Netflix sub as well :erm:
I just had my old 1Tb Tivo and a V box taken out and replaced with two V6s. I can't remember the price for doing this - I think it was £140. If I recall correctly, my monthly payment did not change. If it did, it was only by about a fiver.

However, we are a year down the line now, so I expect other deals are available. It would be worth seeing what you can negotiate with CS.

daveeb 15-11-2017 15:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35925083)
I just had my old 1Tb Tivo and a V box taken out and replaced with two V6s. I can't remember the price for doing this - I think it was £140. If I recall correctly, my monthly payment did not change. If it did, it was only by about a fiver.

However, we are a year down the line now, so I expect other deals are available. It would be worth seeing what you can negotiate with CS.
Cheers OB :tu:

qwakuk 17-11-2017 12:36
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I've had the free 6 months twice or 3 times and been an existing customer.
Just had to sign up for another 12 months to get my price lowered slightly, but this time they would not give a Netflix code, the lady claimed they had run out!!!

daveeb 17-11-2017 13:14
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Originally Posted by qwakuk (Post 35925360)
I've had the free 6 months twice or 3 times and been an existing customer.
Just had to sign up for another 12 months to get my price lowered slightly, but this time they would not give a Netflix code, the lady claimed they had run out!!!
I suppose it's quite possible they do get a fixed amount to give away in whatever deal they have made with Netflix. Or it could be a bit of b.s. :erm:

theone2k10 17-11-2017 15:22
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Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35925365)
I suppose it's quite possible they do get a fixed amount to give away in whatever deal they have made with Netflix. Or it could be a bit of b.s. :erm:
They get given promotion codes by Netflix so each quarter say VM will be given x ammount of promotional codes for Netflix.

daveeb 17-11-2017 22:24
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925378)
They get given promotion codes by Netflix so each quarter say VM will be given x ammount of promotional codes for Netflix.
Ta for confirming.
Presumably VM pay a token amount for each code, Can't VM just get more codes if they run out as it would seem to be to the mutual benefit of both companies otherwise they wouldn't do it.

theone2k10 17-11-2017 22:35
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Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 35925422)
Ta for confirming.
Presumably VM pay a token amount for each code, Can't VM just get more codes if they run out as it would seem to be to the mutual benefit of both companies otherwise they wouldn't do it.
They probably could buy more from Netflix but info we have is VM get given X ammount for free and they buy more at a knock down price.
I think Netflix have a set ammount of promo codes each quater so it's more of a case of first come first served but VM have a agreement for a set ammount as part of the carriage on the vm tivo platform.

daveeb 18-11-2017 00:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35925423)
They probably could buy more from Netflix but info we have is VM get given X ammount for free and they buy more at a knock down price.
I think Netflix have a set ammount of promo codes each quater so it's more of a case of first come first served but VM have a agreement for a set ammount as part of the carriage on the vm tivo platform.
Oh right, thanks for the good info. :tu:


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